Apple released the iOS 17.6.1 update on August 7, 2024, to address a significant security concern related to the Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature. The update includes important bug fixes and resolves issues preventing users from enabling or disabling ADP. Users who previously attempted to disable ADP will receive a notification after installing the update to confirm their preferences. The update also includes various other bug fixes and security enhancements. To update their devices, users can go to Settings > General > Software Update, and they can enable automatic updates in the Software Update menu.